Hi, OK so the problem that is the big deal it that Maya 8.5 slows down my computer. It takes a few minute just to load up and get to the first window. Then from time to time the whole program will lock up & I have to restart my whole computer over loosing any work I have done. I don't mind the Maya7 and it worked just fine for me so that is why i just want it back. I have a copy of "Introducing Maya 7 w/ a cd/rom but when i try to register it it sends me to 8.5 for the download. As I right now i have nothing (no 7 or 8.5 on my computer. This is school break & I was hoping to get some time to learn more on Maya. Thanks for any help or advise you can give me. Brenda